Shambar

Name: Shambar
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 110 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Peruvian
Ingredients: 1 lb pork shoulder, cubed; 1 smoked ham hock; 1/2 cup wheat berries, soaked; 1/2 cup dried chickpeas, soaked; 1/2 cup dried fava beans, soaked; 1 red onion, diced; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tbsp aji amarillo paste; 8 cups pork broth; 1/4 cup fresh spearmint, chopped

A traditional northern Peruvian soup combining seasoned pork, tender wheat berries, and mixed legumes simmered with yellow chili and fresh spearmint.

110 minMediumServes 6520 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb pork shoulder, cubed
1 smoked ham hock
1/2 cup wheat berries, soaked
1/2 cup dried chickpeas, soaked
1/2 cup dried fava beans, soaked
1 red onion, diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp aji amarillo paste
8 cups pork broth
1/4 cup fresh spearmint, chopped

Instructions

1

Heat a large pot over medium heat and brown 1 lb cubed pork shoulder and 1 smoked ham hock until golden.
2

Remove meat, then add 1 diced red onion and 4 minced garlic cloves to the pot, sautéing until soft.
3

Stir in 2 tbsp aji amarillo paste and cook for 2 minutes until fragrant.
4

Return meat to the pot, pour in 8 cups pork broth, and add 1/2 cup soaked wheat berries, 1/2 cup soaked dried chickpeas, and 1/2 cup soaked dried fava beans.
5

Bring soup to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer covered for 75 minutes until grains and beans are tender and pork reaches an internal temperature of at least 145°F.
6

Stir in 1/4 cup chopped fresh spearmint just before serving.

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Questions

What is Shambar?

A traditional northern Peruvian soup combining seasoned pork, tender wheat berries, and mixed legumes simmered with yellow chili and fresh spearmint. This reference files it under Peruvian soup: made on the stovetop, rated medium and about 110 minutes start to finish.

How long does Shambar take?

As written, 110 minutes: 20 of prep and 90 of cooking. The longest single stretch is step 5 (1 hour 15 minutes): "Bring soup to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer covered for 75 minutes until grains and beans are tender and pork reaches an internal temperature of at least 145°F."

What internal temperature should Shambar reach?

For Shambar, the target internal temperature is 145 F (about 65 C), given in step 5. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

Is there a substitute for aji amarillo in Shambar?

The entry for Shambar calls for 2 tbsp aji amarillo paste. In its place: Blend a roasted orange or yellow bell pepper with a little habanero or serrano. It approximates both the fruitiness and the heat.

How long does Shambar keep?

Refrigerate Shambar for up to four days, or freeze it in portions for up to three months. Reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of water or stock to loosen it.

Serve it with

Camote Fries with Aji Dipping Sauce side
Ensalada Criolla salad
Maftoul Salad side

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